# @clara.derm on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C9zot6rP5Py
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21191610-claraderm-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-07-24T13:17:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CLARA Dermatology (@clara.derm) — https://gondola.cc/clara.derm

## Caption

Your skin’s got secrets! 

Million Dollar Complexion: There are over 10 billion nerve endings in the average person’s skin!  That’s a whole lot of feeling power, making your skin your largest sensory organ.

Built to Last (and Renew): The outermost layer of your skin, the epidermis, sheds dead skin cells about every 30 days. That’s like getting a whole new layer of skin every month! 

Invisible Superhero: Your skin acts as a barrier, protecting you from harmful bacteria, pollutants, and even the sun’s rays.  It’s your own personal superhero suit!

More Than Meets the Eye:  Did you know your skin has its own microbiome?  This community of tiny organisms helps keep your skin healthy and balanced.

Temperature Tamers: Tiny sweat glands all over your body help regulate your temperature.  When you’re hot, they kick into overdrive to cool you down with sweat! 

Fingerprint Flair:  No two people have the same fingerprints! These unique ridges on your fingertips help you grip things and are even used for identification. 

Sun-Kissed Science: Melanin, the pigment that gives your skin its color, also protects it from the sun’s harmful UV rays.  But everyone needs sunscreen, no matter your skin tone! 

#raleighnc #raleighdermatology #skinfacts #dermatologyfun

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raleighdermatology, raleighnc, skinfacts, dermatologyfun

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